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CONFIDENTIAL
VISIT OF LORD GLENARTHUR TO HONG KONG: 29 JUNE
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1 JULY 1988
BRIEF NO 8: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOINT DECLARATION
Objectives
1. To reaffirm HMG's commitment to the full and faithful
implementation of the Joint Declaration.
To thank the Hong Kong Government for their contribution to
the work of the Joint Liaison Group (JLG).
2.
Points to make
JOINT DECLARATION/JLG
[With Governor, officials and ExCol
Most grateful for enormous contribution of Hong Kong Government to implementation of Joint Declaration and work of Joint Liaison
Group. Hong Kong Government's expertise invaluable over wide range of issues. JLG work handled with exemplary efficiency.
Note JLG has a number of sensitive and difficult issues before
it at present (eg extradition, defence and public order). Will need
patience to resolve them. But past experience offers hope that Chinese will take pragmatic decisions in due course.
Conscious that there is still much work to be done in JLG
before 1997. We are committed to giving it all necessary priority.
Views in Hong Kong on likely progress in next few months?
[For general usel
Happy to restate HMG's commitment to full and faithful
implementation of Joint Declaration. Co-operation over this task and shared determination to achieve smooth transition in 1997 lie at
heart of our relations with China.
No question of choice being made between interests of Hong Kong and good relations between Britain and China. Fully committed to upholding Hong Kong's interests.
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